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USCIS Interim Memo for Comment on Extension of Validity of Medical Certifications

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

USCIS interim memo for comment on temporarily extending the validity of civil surgeon endorsements on Form I-693 for adjustment of status applicants.

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USCIS Policy Memo on EB-5 Adjudications

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

USCIS draft policy memo addressing certain foundational issues in the EB-5 Program. This page includes the original draft memo and subsequent revisions.

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USCIS Responds to Ombudsman Asylum EAD Clock Recommendations

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

A 1/4/12 memorandum from Lori Scialabba, USCIS Deputy Director, responding to the USCIS Ombudsman’s recommendations on how to improve the asylum clock. Topics include clearly defining the agency roles, improving communication, providing notice to applicants, and more.

https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum/obtaining-asylum-in-the-united-states

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EOIR Announces Relocation of Houston Immigration Court

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

An EOIR notice announcing it has closed its Houston Immigration Court to prepare for relocation, and listing its new location and contact information. The court will recommence hearings at the new location on 1/23/12.

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USCIS Blog Posts Video on T & U Visas for Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

USCIS Beacon Blog post educating individuals about human trafficking with a short video highlighting the stories of two trafficking survivors and the role that the T and U visas played in their path to freedom.

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DHS Secretary Napolitano Joins White House Roundtable on Human Trafficking

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

DHS press release highlighting Secretary Janet Napolitano’s White House roundtable meeting with public and private sector representatives to discuss the DHS efforts to combat human trafficking, in recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/asylum

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